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Piper AEROSTAR 601

8 Piper AEROSTAR 601 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1978–1981.

Registered today
8
Years built
1978–1981
Seats
6
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper AEROSTAR 601 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 20, 2002Destroyed · fatal injuries · Agua Dulce, CAN700US
  • Sep 21, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Lone Rock, WI
  • Apr 4, 1991Destroyed · fatal injuries · Merion, PA
  • Jun 26, 1989Substantial damage · minor injuries · Cleveland, TXN601MF

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bellcrank1
  2. exit1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19782
19792
19812
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX3
DE2
OK1
SD1
Unknown1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Piper AEROSTAR 601 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Piper AEROSTAR 601 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

AEROSTAR 601 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N15MH1979May 25, 2023
N3646P—Rapid City, SDOct 13, 2020
N42WH1978Valliant, OKMay 23, 2008
N505VC1981Pearland, TXMay 7, 2024
N601B1979Harlingen, TXFeb 22, 2022
N6890L1981Dimmitt, TXMar 13, 2024
N7MU—Wilmington, DEJun 13, 2022
N8032J1978Wilmington, DEFeb 11, 2010

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